Sara Tinjacá Alvarado
Okatie,SC
Summary
Skilled in visual storytelling and design, developed within fast-paced creative environment. Demonstrates proficiency in digital illustration tools, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, alongside strong understanding of design principles. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to contribute creatively and effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Beaufort-Jasper Academy For Career Excellence
Ridgeland, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Managed office communications, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination.
- Provided assistance during Cognia STEM certification to ensure adherence to standards and requirements.
- Assisted in maintaining electronic filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency for over 150 students.
- Provided administrative support for project teams, facilitating collaboration and information sharing.
- Prepared reports and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite to enhance decision-making processes.
- Trained new staff on administrative protocols and software applications, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Administered staff portal website and BJACE app to ensure accurate information and timely updates.
- Facilitated accurate attendance records when needed to enhance administrative efficiency. Trained new attendance personnel, contributing to improved team performance.
Freelance Illustrator
Self Employed
Okatie, SC
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Worked personally with clients to meet their project and product needs:
- Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new projects or campaigns.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
Writing Tutor
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with Peer Tutoring, the Writer's Studio, and Academic Resources at the Savannah College of art and design to help students with their writing, successfully providing them with resources and strategies to develop critical writing skills for the future.
- Enabled non-native English speakers to overcome linguistic barriers by offering tailored instruction on grammar principles and vocabulary acquisition.
- Increased student confidence in their writing abilities through consistent encouragement and support.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Helped with the writing of theses, production projects, resumes, pitches, and text summaries.
- Memorized APA, MLA, and Chicago citation formats.
- Promoted active listening skills by asking open-ended questions during tutoring sessions to gauge comprehension levels accurately.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through the establishment of achievable writing goals coupled with consistent follow-up evaluations for each student.
Marketing Internship
Faber-Castell Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Helped improve and help set in motion the Office Program in Colombia
- Helped perform a marketing study of the 43 National Family Welfare Funds
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Helped with the standardization of web pages of the clients of the Offices Program.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sequential Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06-2023
Skills
Creative illustration
Adept in Adobe software applications
Adept at using Microsoft productivity tools
Engaging audience communication
Collaborative teamwork and project coordination
Adaptable learner
Empathy and patience
Clear communication
Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
• Exhibited the art piece “Susan” at Wallin Hall (Savannah College of Art and Design). 2019
• Winner of the “Cat of the Generation” logo design contest held by Colegio Andino Deutsche Schule Bogota, Colombia. 2016.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for Faber Castel Colombia.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Beaufort-Jasper Academy For Career Excellence
07.2025 - Current
Freelance Illustrator
Self Employed
06.2023 - 06.2025
Writing Tutor
Savannah College of Art and Design
03.2023 - 06.2023
Marketing Internship
Faber-Castell Colombia
07.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sequential Art
Savannah College of Art And Design